Today HTC Desire 816 launched at www.virginmobileusa.com offering smartphone portability plus the immersive experience of a tablet. HTC Desire 816 is $299.99 (excludes taxes) and is available on any of Virgin Mobile's Beyond Talk no-contract plan. Here are some of the key features:

HTC Desire 816 features:

Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat; HTC Sense 6.0Huge 5.5-inch display with seamless edges that let you view and share effortlessly so all can see; Corning Gorilla Glass 2 to keep it scratch-free3G/4G connectivity - enjoy blazing 4G LTE speeds where available while on the nationwide Sprint 4G LTE Network1.6 GHz Quad-Core ProcessorSurf the Web, launch apps and play games with some serious speed.13MP rear facing camera and 5MP front facing camera.HTC Boom Sound - dual front-facing stereo speakers powered with built-in amps to project audio with attitude.HTC Zoe - create your own mini-movies in seconds. Choose the pictures and videos you want to combine and when you're done, share them with friends and let them add to the mix.HTC BlinkFeed - fill your home screen with all your favorite content from newsfeeds and social media pages. Updated on demand.Battery: 2700 mAh Li-Ion (embedded)Dimensions: 6.17-inches x 3.1-inches x .31-inchesWeight: 5.82 oz